Episode 1506
From Countdown
Episode 1506 was broadcast on 10 March 1994, as part of Series 27.
Alan Ferguson played John Mullings, with Alan Ferguson winning 41 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jenny Hanley, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Ferguson | Score | John Mullings | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HYIONMIDO | MOODY | 5 – 5 | MOODY | HOMINOID | 8 |
| 2 | XAOTRSALE | EXALTS | 11 – 11 | EXTRAS | OXALATES* | 16 |
| 3 | RIMQETROV | retrim ☓ | 11 – 17 | MOTIVE | VOMITER* | 23 |
| 4 | 100 7 1 1 3 9 → 370 | 370
3 × 100 + (9 + 1) × 7 |
21 – 17 | 363 |
|
33 |
| 5 | GSLEIAFRJ | JAILERS | 28 – 17 | FLEAS | FRAGILE, REFLAGS* | 40 |
| 6 | HLNIOVEPG | veloping ☓ | 28 – 23 | LOVING | ELOPING, HELPING*, PINHOLE* | 47 |
| 7 | SAULTFEIY | FAULTS | 34 – 29 | FAULTS | FISTULAE | 55 |
| 8 | 25 50 8 5 2 4 → 701 | 700
(8 + 5) × 50 + 25 × 2 |
41 – 36 | 700
(50 + 25 − 5) × (8 + 2) |
CV: 701 = (8 + 5) × (50 + 2) + 25 |
65 |
| 9 | ARMFLUTES | streamful ☓
(6 seconds) |
41 – 36 | MASTERFUL | 75 |
